Amalgamated Bank Offers MoneySense Workshop
Amalgamated Bank, America’s Labor Bank, will be presenting its MoneySense financial literacy workshop at the bank’s Myrtle Avenue branch on Saturday, June 9 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Free and open to the public, the session can help hardworking men and women build the skills they need to manage their money wisely. Men and women can register in advance […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. All Saints’ Church:•Saturday, Jun. 9, 12-5 pm: Strawberry Fair.•Tuesdays, 6 pm: rehearsals of the Sunnyside DrumCorps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7-17 invited, nofee, no auditions, Lower Level, 43-12 46th St.,Sunnyside. For schedule changes, call 718.786.4141.General info 718.784.8031.****Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin MaryUkrainian Catholic:•Sunday Mass, 9 am: English; […]
Protect Pedestrians, Drivers At Astoria Intersection
State Senator Michael Gianaris, Assemblymember Aravella Simotas and Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. are working to increase safety at a busy intersection in Astoria. Following the recurring failure of all four traffic lights at the 31st Street and Ditmars Boulevard intersection, the three elected officials sent a letter to the Department of Transportation (DOT) requesting an immediate investigation into the […]
Index Crimes Rise In 108th Pct.
The 108th Police Precinct Community Council opened its May 29 meeting by reelecting its entire slate of officers, followed by 108th Precinct Commanding Officer Captain Donald Powers, who reported that index crimes were up by one for the week ended May 24 (25 compared to 24 for the corresponding week of 2011) and by five for the year. Burglaries were […]
Amazing How Gov’s $4 B Convention Plan Dies
When Genting, one of the biggest casino operators in the world, agreed to put up $4 billion to build Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposed largest convention centers in the world at Aqueduct Raceway in Ozone Park, they must have taken it for granted that they would also get to build and operate the first, full blown gambling casino alongside the convention […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
Calendar compiled by Annette Hanze Alberts. To be considered for the Calendar listing, event info must be received at least two weeks prior to publication. Dates & times are subject to change, call to confirm. Holiday & ObservancesSunnyside Flag Day ParadeBy the Kiwanis Club of Sunnyside.Formation (10 am) at Greenpoint Ave. &41st St.; Proceeds (11 am) alongGreenpoint Ave. to 48th […]
